Such fun activity! And then 2 starlings and their 4 teens moved in. Understanding Starlings: Starlings get a bad rap, but like other birds, they are just hungry and looking for food, especially in the winter months when food is scarce. I’m at my wits end here. My neighbors don’t even hear my rifle ( it’s a Gamo Varmint 1250) and I live in a city literally on the same block as the cop shop! They can't get in the feeders in the Guardian range (CJ sell them, and they have just changed the design, although if you're lucky you might find an older style one at a garden centre) If you are using any of the below foods at your feeding station, then you are at risk for a starling invasion! I need to get safflower seeds. I had a big problem with starlings eating the dried mealworms for my lovely bluebirds. Look for an upside-down suet feeder. These have a roof over the top. Most figure out that the bottom is accessible within about thirty seconds. And yes you have plenty of them too. Striped sunflower is hit and miss just depends on the species. (from Suet Bird Feeders) I am loving the recycled plastic over wood, it's so easy to clean and you can even use bleach against mold. However, because starlings are just about the same size as a cardinal, you could also be blocking cardinals, blue jays and other similar sized feeder birds from your feeder in the process. Michigan : Sec. The birds are not supported to be on this continent. Anyone has any other ideas not mentioned above, I’m all ears. Hey Susan. shared a video from the playlist Vox for Kids. It’s almost comical!) In my experience, most birds sit on or next to a suet feeder and eat for a few minutes. Starlings, generally thought of as a nuisance bird, can make it difficult for other birds to feed at your suet bird feeder. This feeder is designed more like a double-wide traditional suet feeder but with an extra cage wrapped around it. At this time, July 2020, the only birds that continue to eat peacefully are the Finches on the tube feeders, but I have spotted Starlings working on clinging to those, as well. My favorite birds are the chickadees, cardinals, and bluebirds, tanagers are awesome too. That made me sick!!! Knowing which types of food that starlings don’t prefer is critical in your quest to prevent them. lol. They can still get to it, but because they can’t really get comfortable, they don’t sit there nearly as long. For example, you may do better with sunflower seeds or you may do better with mixed seed varieties depending on the types of birds in your area. Starlings, generally thought of as a nuisance bird, can make it difficult for other birds to feed at your suet bird feeder. Covered by a wood or metal roof, upside-down suet feeders force birds to cling and feed underneath. Yes, starlings are the worst. If they are a nuisance and not a protected species, You can shoot them especially with a varmint gun. Are you surprised to learn that starlings rarely were pushed around by any other species? If you are considering buying a starling proof suet feeder, here are some important tips that will help you make sure you get the right feeder for your needs. I would love to use a pellet gun, which I know will be much more effective than my slingshot, but am concerned about neighbors. Obscene language, they said. What kind of camera do you use for your webcam? I’ve been shooting the damn things! I’ll bet they will be fine since they don’t typically need to feed from the top. So when I finally upload pictures of this I will let you know. Elizabeth, are you in an area that’s secluded so you don’t have to worry about neighbors? Sound like a 100% karen. Bushtits are social birds that live in flocks of 10-40 birds! Birdseed & Binoculars is the blog of Nancie Waterman. I’m on the cusp of a real starling problem, but in my experience, even before the starlings, the safflower was/is always the last thing left in my feeder… I guess you’re saying that if all I offered was safflower the birds I want would still eat it and come just as frequently? This is the first year that Starlings are checking my stuff out. I’ve seen Blue Jays, Eastern Starlings and Common Grackles all do it, especially this time of year when they are probably feeding their young. Enter 1/4″ hardware cloth. Black-oil sunflower: Starlings will eat black-oil sunflower, but in my humble opinion they don’t seem to love it. Switch to humane methods or hire a professional. These are similar to the Homestead 33″ Bird Feeder Chain). They are everywhere now in my yard!! The Cornell Lab of Ornithology collected thousands of observations from backyard bird watchers across the country to analyze the dominance hierarchy between birds at feeders. During Spring and Summer, my advice is to monitor your boxes daily and remove starling nests and eggs as soon as you see them. I’m already arming myself for late fall/winter suet feeding; I bought an upside-down suet feeder and pure, suet-only cakes. I haven’t bought it in a while, but it’s going to have to make a comeback. I remembered a trick my dad put us in charge of when our cherry tree was almost ready to be picked.

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